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The patent EP3405043 was granted to Firmenich on Jul 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 19, 2017 under application number EP17700838A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIECK | Apr 29, 2021 | FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008227867 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012322750 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013216692 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013316060 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2008530 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2253226 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10276712 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008227867 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013316060 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007107596 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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